Wednesday, 31 October 2012

This is one of the Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam in Thondai Nadu, Mylapore, Chennai. This temple is also one of the Saptha Sthana Shiva Sthalangal in Mylapore, Chennai, Like Thiruvaiyaru. On 28th October 2012, I had been to all these temples as laid down in the Saptha Sthana dharshan method ( As per the order given below ). The other six temples are 1. Kaaraneecharam ( Middle of Bazar Street), 2. Theerthapaaleeswarar temple ( Middle of Dr Natesan Road ), 3. Velleecharam ( South Mada street - Near Kapaleeswarar Temple ), 4. Virupaksheewarar Temple ( Bazar Road near Kaaraneeswarar temple), 5. Vaaleeswarar Temple ( In the opposite street of Karaneeswarar temple.) 6. Malleeswarar Temple ( Back side of Kaaraneeswarar temple - Next lane ). The details of the Saptha Sthana Temples are posted separately.

Iraivan : Sri Kapaleeswarar

Iraivi: Sri Karkambal.

Some of the important details of this temple as are.....

The temple is facing with a neerazhi mandapam in the front.

The 7 Tier Rajagopuram is on the east side with Pillayar sannadhi on the east.

There is a story behind Thiruganasambandar and Angamboombavai. Angamboombavai came alive from the ashes and Thiruganasambandar refused to marry her. The reason Thiruganasambandar gave was, she has be become his daughter, when she became alive through him.

HOW TO REACH :

There is a Rly station Thirumayilai on the Velachery to Beach MRTS train route. Very near to Rly station.

Nice post on Sri Kapaleeswarar temple . The pictures are amazing and its a very sacred temple. The temple gives immense sense of peace to the visitors. Check the Kapaleeswarar temple timings for detailed information.